Obituaries

Oct 14, 2019

Miriam L. Eldridge was born Miriam Elizabeth Leino on February 22, 1932 in New York City and passed away on October 14, 2019 in San Jose, CA. When she was 18 months old, she moved with her parents to West Kingston, Rhode Island, where she grew up. Miriam earned a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island...

Oct 14, 2019

Dorene was born to Peppino Joseph Filice and Sandina M. Filice in Gilroy, California on May 8th 1933. She passed away at home with family on October 14, 2019 after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved partner Jack Wood, her sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann and Marvin Fleming, and her daughters Karen Foster (Chris) and Lisa...

Oct 14, 2019

Noelia "Connie" Miranda, 85, of Gilroy, passed away on October 14, 2019, with her family by her side in San Jose, CA.

Connie was born May 27, 1934, in Santa Paula, CA, to Guadalupe and Domingo Sanchez. Her family moved to Gilroy, in 1939. She worked as a hospital cook at Wheeler Hospital for over 30 years....

Oct 12, 2019

Crespin R. Nunez entered into eternal rest on October the 12 th at the age of 95. He was born in Los Angeles, California on April 17 th , 1924. Crespin "Chris" was preceded in death by Ramona Valdez Nunez (wife), Michael Nunez (twin of Christopher) son Christopher Edward Nunez and Daughter in law Kim Elizabeth Nunez. He is...

Oct 7, 2019

Joyce was born in Madera, CA on August 31, 1940 to Price and Beulah Chappell, their second of four daughters.

She was dearly loved by all of her family which included her Husband, George Ledon of 55 years, their 9 children, 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Joyce was a long-time resident of Gilroy. She was...

Oct 7, 2019

Lillian "Tot" Tortia, 86, of Gilroy, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving children.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Chester Tortia.  She is survived by her four children, Debbie (Lupe) Urdiales, Karen (Gilbert) Aguilar, Johnny (Cookie ) Tortia and Vincent Tortia. Also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ...

Oct 5, 2019

Roy "Pat" Thiels, 81, of San Martin, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2019 at Saint Louise Hospital in Gilroy, California. Roy was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on December 1, 1937.  As a young man, Roy enjoyed growing up on a dairy farm, fishing and hunting the bayous and spending time with his large extended family. Upon graduation from...

Oct 5, 2019

Long time San Jose resident, Robert Rodriguez, 71, passed away on October 5, 2019. Robert was surrounded by his family at the Veteran's hospital in Palo Alto.

Robert was born on May 4, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Felipe and Gregoria Rodriguez. Robert was the fifth of seven children. His childhood was spent traveling throughout the...

Oct 5, 2019

Our beloved mother Benita Carmen Leon Reimal passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 10/5/2019.  She was born in Reedley, CA on 11/5/1934 to Porfirio and Michaela Goni Leon originally from the Basque region of Navarre, Spain.  Benita was raised on her parent's farm in Wasco, CA.

Benita's strong Catholic faith and upbringing provided a source of...

Oct 4, 2019

Our beloved mother Jennie Hernandez passed away suddenly on Friday, October 4 th during her hospital stay at St. Louise Regional Hospital. She was born in Crystal City, Texas on September 22, 1943

Jennie worked at Gilroy Foods Inc. and retired after twenty five years of employment.

Our Mothers faith in the Catholic religion was...

Oct 3, 2019

Estrella Santos Cortez, age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 3, 2019.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church followed by visitation at Habing Family Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Inurnment will be Wednesday,...

Oct 2, 2019

Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M.

Sep 30, 2019

Rusti Lee Silacci, age 57, of Salinas, CA. passed peacefully with her family and close friends by her side, on September 30 th , 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA. She was born in Newport Beach, CA. in 1962 and lived in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, CA. and Ketchum, ID. for her first 22 years.

Sep 28, 2019

Bonnie Angell, 78, of Gilroy passed away on September 28, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 am at Trinity Bible Church, 16100 Caputo Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.  Donations can be made in her honor to:  Trinity Bible Church Building Fund, same address as church location.

Sep 27, 2019

Melvin Burton Stoughton, 73, unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 following a tractor accident. He was born on February 23, 1946 in King City, Ca. to Charlie and Dorothy Stoughton.

A lifetime resident of Greenfield, he attended Greenfield Grammar School and graduated from King City High School. After graduation, he worked side by side with his...

Sep 27, 2019

Richard Gutierrez 71 passed away on September 27, 2019 in Gilroy Ca.

Richard was the youngest of nine siblings. Six sisters and two brothers and is now reunited with his parents, Lupe and Patricia Gutierrez In heaven.

Richard was born in Kerman Ca. And lived most of his life in San Jose. After attending Overfelt...

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Sep 19, 2019

Arnoldo Torres Narvaez passed away on September 19, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico.  His parents were Eduardo and Dolores Narvaez. He met and married his wife Maria Lopez in Donna, Texas in 1956.

He moved his family to Morgan hill, California right after they married in 1956 and worked as...

Sep 15, 2019

James Jaime Paderna passed peacefully in his sleep, on September 15, 2019, released from of difficult health afflictions. He is greatly missed by all that knew his kindness and generosity.

One of six children, James was born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The family moved to San Francisco, California where he attended Abraham Lincoln High School. There, he...